About

SOUTHWESTERN TRUCKING was established in 1974, and has become an industry icon in the specialized transport business. Bob Hinkle, the current owner and CEO acquired the company in 2007 and merged it with his own company that he has operated since 1999. Under Bob’s leadership and direction, the company is celebrating 20 years of successful operations this year!

The company specializes in the transport of Paper Mill equipment and has specialized equipment to handle massive Paper Machine Rolls. In addition to the Paper Mill business, SOUTHWESTERN TRUCKING also has a fleet of well equipped, late model semi’s with Flatbeds and Stepdecks and runs routes from coast to coast. Recently, SOUTHWESTERN TRUCKING merged with HOTSHOT 107 and now offers expedited LTL delivery services across the country. And through the SOUTHWESTERN TRUCKING BROKERAGE, the company can handle shipping needs down to a single pallet.